Benfica
Academico ViseuBenfica hosts Academico Viseu in the opening round of the Primeira Liga season at a Lisbon venue on Sunday, 9 August 2026. This is the first competitive fixture of the campaign, with Benfica seeking an immediate statement of intent as one of Portugal's traditional powerhouses. Academico Viseu travel to the capital hoping to secure an upset against the odds.
Benfica arrive in excellent form, winning four of their last five pre-season encounters and demonstrating clinical finishing with 19 goals scored against just 4 conceded. Standout victories include a 6–1 demolition of Heart Of Midlothian and a 5–0 rout of FC St. Gallen. Academico Viseu have been inconsistent, managing only one win in their last five outings, though they showed defensive resilience with draws against Celta Vigo and Sporting CP B. The gulf in recent form heavily favours the hosts.
The betting market reflects Benfica's dominance, pricing them at just 1.12 for a home win. Double chance 1X sits at 1.02, indicating near-certainty in a Benfica result. Over 2.5 goals is backed at 1.42, suggesting the market anticipates a attacking display from the hosts. BTTS Yes trades at 2.50, reflecting Viseu's modest goal threat on the road.
Key bet: Benfica are the overwhelming favourites at 1.12, and their pre-season form—four wins in five with prolific attacking play—supports backing the home win outright. Viseu lack the defensive structure to trouble a rampant Benfica side on this evidence.
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| NR | TEAM | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  GIL Vicente | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Maritimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Arouca | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Sporting CP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  SC Braga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Nacional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Academico Viseu | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Famalicao | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Estrela | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Estoril | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Santa Clara | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 13 |  Moreirense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 14 |  Benfica | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 |  Guimaraes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 |  Rio Ave | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 |  Alverca | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
